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2022 Hyundai Accent

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2022 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:54:35.706Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Accent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 37 complaints 2012: 152 complaints 2013: 140 complaints 2013 2014: 78 complaints 2015: 69 complaints 2016: 99 complaints 2017: 67 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 16 complaints 2022
2022: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201137
2012152
2013140
201478
201569
201699
201767
201819
201929
202012
202116
202216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260407

SEAT BELTS

4 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221031

STEERING

3 of 16 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH INJURY
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My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221031

SUSPENSION

2 of 16 total reports mention: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260407

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220705 — steering

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Campaign 22V311000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220829 — seat belts

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229.

Campaign 22V354000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V311000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V354000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Hyundai Accent reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.